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Perhaps no player in the NHL is more dangerous with room to roam than the Blackhawks' Patrick Kane. That is why coach Joel Quenneville has opted to keep the flashy winger on the ice during the entirety of power plays, and Kane is now a member of both units when the Hawks have a man advantage. During a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings in a shootout Wednesday night, Kane played 7 minutes, 14 seconds of the Hawks' 7:56 of power-play time. "It's a great opportunity to try to help your team produce," Kane said after practice Thursday at the United Center. "I'm trying to get accustomed to that and make sure I get my stamina up so I can play those full two minutes. ...

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